ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowship
The ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowship supports Indian social scientists to collaborate with researchers in the United Kingdom, United States, or Canada. The fellowship funds short-term visits that strengthen cr…
Awarded by ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting.
About this Scholarship
The ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowship supports Indian social scientists to collaborate with researchers in the United Kingdom, United States, or Canada. The fellowship funds short-term visits that strengthen cross-border research ties. Up to ten awards of $7,500 each are offered annually.
Activities may include joint data collection, workshops, or writing stays linked to ESRC-supported projects in Britain or their counterparts in North America. The scheme is a pilot initiative designed to build lasting research networks across these countries.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to Indian scholars at any study level—undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, or postdoctoral—working in the social sciences. Applicants must propose a clearly defined collaborative activity with ESRC-supported teams in the UK or with their partners in the US or Canada. There are no income or grade thresholds, but the project must demonstrate academic merit and cross-border relevance.
How to Apply
Prepare a two-page proposal outlining the collaborative activity, host institution, timeline, and expected outcomes. Include a letter of invitation from the UK host or North American collaborator and a brief CV. Submit the application through the official portal listed on the scheme’s page.
Decisions are communicated within eight weeks of the closing date.
Scholarship at a Glance
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowship?
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The ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowship offers $7,500, awarded by ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting.
Who is eligible for the ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowship?
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To apply you need to meet these conditions: Open to Indian scholars at any study level—undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, or postdoctoral—working in the social sciences. Applicants must propose a clearly defined collaborative activity with ESRC-supported teams in the UK or with their partners in the US or Canada. There are no income or grade thresholds, but the project must demonstrate academic merit and cross-border relevance.
How do I apply for the ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowship?
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Apply in 1 steps: Prepare a two-page proposal outlining the collaborative activity, host institution, timeline, and expected outcomes. Include a letter of invitation from the UK host or North American collaborator and a brief CV. Submit the application through the official portal listed on the scheme’s page. Decisions are communicated within eight weeks of the closing date..
Which students can apply for the ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowship?
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This scholarship is open to all students and is run by ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting.
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